A Gift of Christmas: Community urged to support the growing need.
Human Rights Commission’s Christmas Tree initiative returns to the Arts and Crafts Centre as numbers rise. The familiar Christmas tree is back in the window of the St. Helena Arts and Crafts Centre in the Canister, and it carries the hopes of many children and families on St Helena. The tree is the heart of […]
The Annual Christmas fair is back at Plantation House.
The lawns of Plantation House are set to be filled with festive cheer as the annual Christmas Fair returns on Sunday, 7th December 2025. This much-loved community fundraising event will run from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering an afternoon of entertainment, food, and holiday shopping. The fair is popular on the island’s Christmas calendar, […]
An Invite to a guided tour of St Helena.Â
Do you want to avoid overcrowded hotspots and discover the true spirit of adventure? Acclaimed historian and guide Dr. Dean Allen is offering a rare opportunity for travellers to explore St Helena on his two exclusive “Exiles and Outcasts in Paradise Tours” in May 2026. St Helena is quite a treasure. This is more than […]
Momentum building for the revival of Agricultural Show 2025
Momentum is building for the revival of the St Helena Agricultural Show, which is now on a countdown to take place on Francis Plain on Saturday, 15 November 2025. The show organisers are working hard to encourage every district to contribute to the show of agricultural traditions, artistic talent, and community spirit, hoping to bring […]
St Helena’s story in song: Professor Dan Yon’s Film on Sathima Benjamin
Our St Helena Community might be interested to learn about Professor Dan Yon’s documentary Sathima’s Windsong, about the life and times of jazz vocalist Sathima Benjamin. a descendant of one of the many St Helenian families who emigrated to the Cape (South Africa) had its world premiere at the Encounters Film Festival in Cape Town in 2011 when it […]
Hugh James Solicitors – The Discussion
The Hugh James Solicitors (Team) have arrived on St Helena on the delayed SA Airlink flight today. The visiting team consists of the Head of the clinical negligence department, Ruth Powell, along with two new team members, James Mortimer and Carlie Englefield (pictured). Who welcomes any discussion if you see them around town. Hugh James […]
5 Chatty Mynah Birds the St Helena Inspired book out now.
A new St Helenian-inspired children’s book has been released, the book, entitled “5 Chatty Mynah Birds,” is a playful, rhythmic counting book written and illustrated by Emma-Jane Richards (nĂ©e Yon). Originally created as a lullaby for her daughter, Emma-Jane says the book began as a fun way to talk about St Helena with her daughter, […]
“Giving Praise in Song” filled St Paul’s Cathedral.
An evening of heartfelt musical celebration filled St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday evening as members of the congregation and community came together for the uplifting event, “Giving Praise in Song.” The Cathedral was nearly packed to full capacity, with parishioners attending from all of the Island’s parishes across the diocese as they waited for the […]
“Praise in song” at St Pauls on Friday.
Everyone is warmly invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, A concert, “Praise in Song,” at St. Paul’s Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening. This concert is organised by Mr Tony Leo, and the program is jam-packed with music for everyone, featuring the St. Paul’s Choir, soloists, musicians, the Church Lads and Church Girls […]
Mental Health – The community reactive approach.
Over the past week, discussions around mental health have been spreading widely across social media. This clearly shows that these conversations have been triggered at a faster pace by recent, very sad real-life events within our community. Before anyone questions why I’m joining the discussion, I want to be clear that I have no expertise […]